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Reasons to consider the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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At its widest, the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly more magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:4.8 (0.2x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $799.00 vs $1,149.00
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The best price we've seen is $350 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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At its narrowest, the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.4 kg
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More than 40% lighter
Slightly shorter 172 mm vs 184 mm
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Around 10% shorter
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Length Quite long Help
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef:184 mm
EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM:172 mm

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
2.9x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,499

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is heavier
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sports lens

$769

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$1,249

Weight Is heavier
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899

Weight Is heavier
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149

Length Is shorter
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,299

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sports lens

$999

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon-ef

Travel lens

$199

Zoom range Much more zoom
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649

Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,399

Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$449

Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization

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